Climate Change Maynooth University

Overview

The Climate Change programme at Maynooth University provides a well-integrated and encompassing programme of taught modules such as, The Ocean and Climate Change, Detection, Attribution and Decision making, Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation which reflect the major themes of climate change, together with essential technical training in modelling and analysis and are designed to nurture independent and critical thinking on climate change issues.

Students gain applied knowledge working with industry stakeholders on proposed dissertation topics on real world problems. This ensures that societally relevant research topics meet stakeholder needs and that students develop links with potential employers.

Why choose this course?

• The Maynooth University MSc Climate Change is the leading national and a leading international postgraduate course on climate change.

• Staff are internationally recognised experts and leaders in their field.

• Students are provided with their own dedicated computer lab, equipped with all software (Geographical Information Systems, Statistical Downscaling, Hydrological Models etc.)

Career Options

This course is designed to equip students who wish to pursue careers in areas in environmental management for which climate change considerations are necessary or further research in aspects of climate change modelling and impact analysis.

Graduates tend to follow three career pathways: 22 percent are secondary teachers, 15 percent progress to research as PhD candidates or in research roles within academic institutes in Ireland and internationally, while 62 percent secure employment in the private sector.

Former students hold posts within the:

• European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)

• ECO-UNESCO

• Geological Survey

• Met Éireann

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Flood Risk Manager 

• Office of Public Works

• Consultants (e.g. RPS, Jacobs)

• Commission for Energy Regulation

• Data Analytics

• Development

• Insurance /Re-Insurance